Catalog Info
Title when registering
Evolution and Behavior
Credit Hours
4.00
Contact Hours Per Week
4 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Introduces principles of evolution and animal behavior (including human). Considers genetic, physiological, and evolutionary explanations of behaviors. Topics include evolution and natural selection, genetic inheritance, DNA structure and function, basic cell structure and function, innate behaviors, learning, motivation, communication, aggression, sexual behavior, territoriality, play, vestigial behaviors, selfishness, and altruism.
Pre-requisites
ENG-131 eligible
MTA Categories
- Category 6.1: Natural Sciences
General Education Categories
- Natural Sciences
Requirements are subject to change.
The information represented here is effective starting Fall 2019 and applies to the current catalog year.
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